Accounting Intern - Utilities

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The Student Internship position is an assignment designed to accommodate an internship in a technical, public administration, or business job function. This internship requires that the student be enrolled in a college/university working toward a degree in disciplines such as Accounting, Business, Communications, Criminal Justice, Human Resources, Public Administration, Public Relations, Urban Development, or related field, or a student who has graduated from college no more than six (6) months prior to placement in the Internship Program. The student will develop public administration acumen and sharpen management skills in operating major functions in a public service environment. This Intern will work in the Starkville Utilities Finance Division and will assist the Finance Manager and Accountants.

 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in a wide variety of administrative and professional tasks in the Starkville Utilities Finance Division.
• Provide research assistance, writes reports, and make recommendation on matters under study.
• Gather, compile, organize and report statistical data; acquires working knowledge of department practices, procedures, equipment and organization system.
• Interview and consult with officials, employees and other interested persons or groups on matters related to work assignments.
• Operate office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems and personal computers.
• Requires regular and prompt attendance plus the ability to interact with others in a professional manner and maintain professional composure in heated situations.
• Assist other office personnel as needed and all other duties assigned including any other duties assigned.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of computers and applicable software.
• Knowledge of filing systems.
• Some knowledge of records management policies, procedures, and processes.
• Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain accurate records; compile and prepare detailed reports.
• Ability to set up and manipulate spread sheets.
• Ability to maintain and use an alphabetical and numerical filing system.
• Ability to disseminate information in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks at one time.
• Ability to interact with the public and provide information in a polite and efficient manner both in person and on the telephone.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely on a telephone.

 WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

 Environment: 

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. However, work may be performed in a field setting.

 Physical: 

Office work is essentially sedentary with occasional walking, bending, lifting or minimal physical activities. Field work requires frequent physical effort such as standing and walking. Computer work requires manual dexterity. May be required to lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

A high school diploma or a state recognized equivalent. Verification of student college enrollment is required. A 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or better cumulative GPA. Prior work experience, community involvement or participation in extra-curricular activities. Able to perform basic technical and business related functions. Applicant must be flexible and willing to work indoors and outdoors. Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

 NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Valid driver's license and good driving record